Wayne Holden
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Wayne Holden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1965 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office 1965–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy McClendon |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Landis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1918 Loco, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2009 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Carolyn Marie Morgan
(m. 1941) |
| Children | 4[1] |
Wayne Holden (May 29, 1918 – February 27, 2009) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2] He also served as a member for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[3]
Life and career
Holden was born in Loco, Oklahoma, the son of Maudie Wilson and Ramon Holden. He attended Maud High School.[1]
Holden was the mayor of Duncan, Oklahoma.[1] He represented the Oklahoma Municipal League.[4]
In 1963, Holden was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2] In 1965, he left office and was elected for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate, succeeding Leroy McClendon.[5] He served until 1978,[6] when he was succeeded by Kenneth Landis.[5]
Holden died in February 2009 at his home, at the age of 90.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Wayne Holden Ohituary (1918-2009)". The Oklahoman. March 1, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2022.>
- ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Holden Named Delegate To Philadelphia Meeting". Duncan Banner. Duncan, Oklahoma. August 19, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "State Senate Since Statehood" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Boykin, Jayne (March 1, 2009). "Wayne Holden". Duncan Banner. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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